Bronx HS of Science English 1

Freshman English, Ms. Byun

MYTHOLOGY Group Project (100 points)

DATE of presentation: ______

Directions: For your assigned myth topic, you are responsible for a 4-5 minute presentation + written paragraph.

A) An interactive audio/visual component that interprets your myth. Some examples: a straightforward reenactment or a creative skit alluding to or parodying a TV show or movie, music video, puppet show, etc. If you choose to have an interpretation like a detailed comic strip, gossip magazine, website, you have the added challenge of presenting it in a live-action/3-D manner. Try to have it relate to your group/classmates’ interests.

B) You should include a typed paragraph that opens with a brief summary of your myth(s)—in no more than 2-3 sentences. Discuss what the myth reveals about the Greeks (consider the concepts we’ve reviewed: humanism, hubris, fate, hero, etc.), the purpose(s) of the story, and what relevance the story may have for us today.

You will be given some in-class time to prepare but are required to coordinate via email, phone, etc. You will be graded on your productivity in class. This involves your personal engagement, utilization of resources, preparedness, etc. If I am ever absent, assume that you will be working on this project.

Group Name ______

ASSIGNED MYTH TOPIC: ______

Group Members/email addresses/free periods:

Last Name, First ______Pd ______

Last Name, First ______Pd ______

Last Name, First ______Pd ______

Last Name, First ______Pd ______

Last Name, First ______Pd ______

Required components:

You should incorporate (either in your written paragraph or presentation):

3-4 myth expressions (pp. 5 + 6 of your myth handout packet)

3-4 myth-derived vocabulary words

2-3 Mt. Olympus gods/goddesses (either a character in your presentation or a reference to the god)

1-2 Greek myth concepts (humanism, hero, fate, catharsis, hubris, etc.)

a. “Cautionary Tales”—i.e. Midas, Tantalus, Sisyphus, Icarus, Bellerophon, Pandora (choose 4)

b. “Cautionary Tales” using JaHePeThAt heroes (pick at least 2 heroes)

c. “Heroes” using JaHePeThAt heroes (coordinate with the “b” group to cover a diff pair of heroes)

d. “Cautionary Tales” using the Trojan War

e. “Heroes” using the Trojan War

f. “Heroes” using the Odyssey

Initial Brainstorming: ______

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Bronx Science Freshmen English Group ______

Ms. Byun

Edith Hamilton’s Mythology
Group Presentation RUBRIC

Group Members______

Project ______

Myth Topic ______

Excellent / Good / Average / Poor / Unsatisfactory
Presentation
How informative, engaging and organized was the presentation?
Required components
TWE did the group include myth vocab, expressions, and gods?
Written Paragraph TWE was the written paragraph focused and insightful?
Visual
TWE did the information visually inform us?
Time Management
(group work)
TWE did the group members manage time effectively in class?
Time Management
(presentation)
TWE did the presenters manage time effectively?
On Time
Work was submitted on time.
Group Unity
TWE did group members show effective communication + collaboration?
Creativity
TWE did this presentation stand out?
Holistic
TWE did all aspects of the project gel together?

Additional comments: ______

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